Shillong, Aug 29: Cyclist Rojit Singh Yanglem interacted with the youths of Shillong on the benefits of a balanced diet and maintaining a disciplined life on Saturday in the Meghalaya edition of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ ‘Meet the Champion’ event to mark National Sports Day.
The track cyclist interacted with more than 200 students at St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School in Shillong. He expressed delight in participating in the session. The athlete explained the importance of sports and a healthy lifestyle in a student’s life and stressed on the importance of having a well-balanced diet. Yanglem shared his story and gave an insight on his training and highlighted the role hard work and dedication in excelling in sports.
Students at St. Anthony’s came up with interesting questions on sports, fitness and nutrition among others, which were satisfactorily answered by the ace cyclist. The principal of St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, Rev Fr Anthony Kharkongor expressed gratitude towards the Government of Meghalaya and Government of India for selecting their school for ‘Meet the Champion’ programme.
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He praised the initiative of the Government and exclaimed that these motivating interactions will not only bring a positive change in schoolchildren but also will inspire them to follow the paths of these great athletes, the heroes who have brought laurels to the nation. (NNN)
